pinglin wulong 1980 oolong_yancha traces of wheel-turning still showing

traces of wheel-turning still showing

After an initial rinse

aged wood soaked with years of sheltering

A refined and elegant tea tray

pinglin wulong 1980 oolong_yancha traces of wheel-turning still showingSome aged oolongs require a hearty rinse before their true beauty is revealed. This Taiwanese oolong from the 80s, on the other hand, bursts onto the palate right from the start, like a song from that decade you just cant get enough of. It is in a league of its own among aged teas, thanks to its remarkably light body, indicating expert handling during the moderate (re )roasting process. This tea lacks the usual signs of age, so there is no need to